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Funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver held in Newark
The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was held at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was held at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
The 71-year-old was the first Black woman to serve as Assembly speaker, and then, in 2017, as lieutenant governor.
Oliver, who died after a brief hospitalization last week, will lie in state in Trenton and Newark before a funeral Saturday.
The severe storms on Monday night prompted Tornado Warning across the Philadelphia region.
Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr. will be laid to rest this week.
They say the fire is no longer spreading to other areas of the vessel.
Officials described the ongoing firefight as an "extremely complex operation" that involved coordination with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
The longtime firefighters were remembered by the chief as two of the best the department had.
"This is the ultimate, ultimate sacrifice of the fire service," Newark Fire Chief Rufus Jackson said.
The firefighters were reportedly trapped in the flames and were later found dead.
Two firefighters were killed battling an overnight fire aboard a cargo ship in Port Newark. This is what we have learned about the ship so far.
One firefighter was taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Investigators are still working to determine the cause.
This week, our region dealt with poor air quality, a historic Pride parade in Media brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and scientists say they are making progress to get the invasive spotted lanternfly under control.
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One of the three teenage suspects in the shooting at the Christiana Mall is now in custody.
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The 19-date tour will stop at arenas across North America and is set to kick off on March 11 in New Jersey.
This is Newark's first parking price increase since 1999.
Police said the man, identified by police as Rafael Martinez Pascual, 38, was swimming with friends in the area right off Jackson Road when he went underwater and never returned to the surface.
A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County DA's Office announced Friday.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that Okaloosa County leaders plan to discuss in a meeting on Tuesday whether or not the SS United States should be sunk off their coast as part of an artificial reef.
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Police said the man, identified by police as Rafael Martinez Pascual, 38, was swimming with friends in the area right off Jackson Road when he went underwater and never returned to the surface.
A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County DA's Office announced Friday.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that Okaloosa County leaders plan to discuss in a meeting on Tuesday whether or not the SS United States should be sunk off their coast as part of an artificial reef.
A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County DA's Office announced Friday.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia that Okaloosa County leaders plan to discuss in a meeting on Tuesday whether or not the SS United States should be sunk off their coast as part of an artificial reef.
There are two pleasant weather days and one stinker on Labor Day Weekend around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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Police said the man, identified by police as Rafael Martinez Pascual, 38, was swimming with friends in the area right off Jackson Road when he went underwater and never returned to the surface.
MLB teams were quick to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after they were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey.
There are two pleasant weather days and one stinker on Labor Day Weekend around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Traffic has started moving once again on the Middle Thorofare Bridge between Wildwood Crest and Cape May on Saturday morning.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
There are two pleasant weather days and one stinker on Labor Day Weekend around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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27-year-old Brian Briddle of Newark is in custody after police say he struck and killed 18-year-old Noelia Gomez while on a motorcycle.
Police said Gomez was killed when a motorcycle fled an attempted police traffic stop and struck multiple people on UDel's campus.
We could see showers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the weather forecast around Philadelphia, but Labor Day looks clear.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
A Bucks County veterinary clinic is part of a clinical trial for pet owners interested in extending their dog's life expectancy.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Opera Philadelphia is offering $11 tickets with the goal of making their art more accessible to everyone.
A decision about the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Market East could come this fall, Councilmember Squilla said.
Drinks like High Noon and Surfside were previously only allowed to be sold in Pennsylvania state-run liquor stores.
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Many are squeezing in one more weekend of fun before the unofficial end to summer with Labor Day weekend around the corner.
The transit company's new schedules will impact those who plan to take SEPTA by bus or metro, including trolleys, Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line and Norristown High Speed Line.
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The bridge between Diamond Beach and Cape May at the Shore got stuck in the upright position after a motor failure.
MLB teams were quick to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after they were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey.
Solo home runs from Bryson Stott and J.T. Realmuto weren't enough to stop the Atlanta Braves Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.
The Eagles will wear white jerseys paired with black pants, white socks and black helmets in São Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 6.
Jerry York and Greg Brown coached the Gaudreau brothers at Boston College, and remember the two as unique talents on the ice and incredible people off it.
This weekend in the Philadelphia area will have you singing! A-list musicians from hip-hop to country will grace stages in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
This weekend in the Philadelphia area will have you singing! A-list musicians from hip-hop to country will grace stages in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Check out our latest weekend guide!
From Sept. 2 to Sept. 15, teachers in 6 states and Washington D.C. can get a free coffee from Wawa stores.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
Opera Philadelphia is offering $11 tickets with the goal of making their art more accessible to everyone.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Madison's Bakery is a family-run business that has become a summertime tradition for many families that visit the shore. Try out some of their fan favorites like their warm ice cream-filled doughnut and sticky bun parfait. But if you see fudge in your future, you have to check out The Original Fudge Kitchen for a post-beach treat!
It's the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum's largest fundraiser of the year showcasing everything from military aircraft and helicopters to food trucks and vendors over Labor Day weekend.
Aug. 31 is the last day to pay the old toll of $5 over the Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges before the new $6 toll takes effect.
The Cape May County Bridge Commission said a 90-foot fishing boat struck the Middle Thorofare Bridge on Friday night. The bridge was reopened to traffic after an inspection, Eva Andersen reports.
As we begin Labor Day Weekend, we also close the books on August 2024 with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures in the mid-80s. Tammie Souza has your weather forecast with what to expect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.